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If you haven’t figured out your Memorial Day plans, here are some ideas to help you. 1. Planning on going to a Memorial Day ceremony or a fun event? See The Seattle Times’ “Get Outta Town: Three Ideas for Your Memorial Day Weekend” and “Community Calendar: Festivals, Fairs, and More” for events in the area. […]
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The latest round of tests by federal scientists, published in February, has documented high percentages of supermarket meat containing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An Environmental Working Group analysis of data in the federal government’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System found that store-bought meat tested in 2011 contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria in 81 percent of raw ground turkey, 69 […]
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Still looking for ideas for your Easter gathering or adventures? Here are some suggestions: 1. Looking a church to attend on Easter Sunday, an Easter egg hunt, or park or museum events? See The Seattle Time’s Community Calendar. 2. Thinking about trying new recipes for your Easter gathering? Go to “Easter Brunch” and “Quick and […]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it will begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals. The EPA wants to more fully understand any potential risks to people’s health and the environment, the agency said in a statement. On the state level, the Washington State Legislature is […]
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Proctor & Gamble has agreed to reformulate Tide and other laundry detergents to reduce contamination with 1,4 dioxane, defined as a carcinogen by a California consumer product safety law. The action came in response to a lawsuit filed last year by As You Sow, an Oakland-based nonprofit that promotes corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy. “This […]
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